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The increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking, insurance, and financial services industries has led the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS or Department) to publish an Industry Letter on...more
On October 16, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (the "DFS"), under its Cybersecurity Regulation—23 NYCRR Part 500—issued a memorandum providing guidance on the risks posed by artificial intelligence...more
On November 1, 2024, the next phase of several significant amendments to the New York Department of Financial Services’ (NYDFS) cybersecurity regulation take effect. These specific amendments, enacted in 2023, impact the...more
BACKGROUND - On October 16, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued an industry letter, Cybersecurity Risks Arising from Artificial Intelligence and Strategies to Combat Related Risks,...more
On October 16, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued guidance and strategies (“Guidance”) concerning cybersecurity risks that arise in response to the advancements in artificial intelligence...more
On October 16, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released an Industry Letter—entitled Cybersecurity Risks Arising from Artificial Intelligence and Strategies to Combat Related Risks (the “Letter”)....more
The National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) has released NIST Cybersecurity Framework (2.0) (Framework 2.0). NIST released two earlier versions of the Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity...more
On November 1, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced the adoption of amendments to its Cybersecurity Regulation 23 NYCRR Part 500 (“Amended Cybersecurity Rules” or “Amended Rules”). NYDFS...more
On November 1, 2023, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued its Second Amendment (the “Amendment”) to its Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies adopted in 2017, codified in...more
In 2017, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) enacted a landmark regulation requiring financial services institutions such as banks and insurance companies in the state to meet substantial cybersecurity...more
In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the newly established data privacy framework between the EU and U.S. and new consumer privacy laws in Oregon and Texas. We also review a court ruling that delayed...more
The New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released a “revised proposed second amendment” on June 28 that makes further changes to its Cybersecurity Regulation (“23 NYCRR Part 500”). Part 500 was first enacted in...more
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) published its proposed amendment to its 23 NYCRR Part 500 (Cybersecurity Rules) on November 9, 2022, following the release of the draft version on July 29, 2022....more
Given recent regulatory activity and sentiments, companies must take an active role in maturing their cybersecurity programs so that they robustly counter potential risk. Current and future regulator activity, rulemaking, and...more
The New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) has proposed rule changes to increase cyber compliance requirements. DFS has been the leading regulatory force in the cybersecurity industry. ...more
Keypoint: New York’s Division of Financial Services (DFS) now requires Property and Casualty Insurers writing cyber insurance to comply with the Division’s Cyber Insurance Risk Framework to manage their risk. In her...more
On February 4, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released Insurance Circular Letter No. 2 (2021), a Cyber Insurance Risk Framework (Framework) for insurers that write cyber insurance....more
The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS), which regulates certain covered entities and licensed persons in the financial services sector doing business in New York, recently provided guidance to its regulated...more
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has launched its first enforcement action under New York’s Cybersecurity law for financial services, so-called Part 500. Part 500 requires NYDFS licensed institutions to...more
Developing Contingency Plans: The NYDFS Mandate on Licensed Virtual Currency Businesses - The events surrounding COVID-19 have increased the use of fintech products, both out of necessity and convenience. Shelter-in-place...more
The NYDFS has announced that it has extended the deadline for compliance with certain cybersecurity requirements due to the coronavirus emergency. The announcement from the Superintendent of Financial Services of the State...more
On September 4, 2018, the third stage of compliance deadlines under the New York Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) expansive cybersecurity regulation went into effect....more
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500) came into effect March 1, 2017...more
Last month, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) proclaimed, “In an era of weakened federal government oversight, strong state regulation is essential in order to safeguard our markets, ensure strong...more
The New York Department of Financial Services issued new regulations requiring every consumer credit reporting agency that “assembles, evaluates, or maintains a consumer credit report on any consumers located in New York...more